middleweight
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Noun — A weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight.
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Etymology
A compound of "middle" and "weight," naming the boxing division that falls between the lighter and heavier weight classes.
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What does “middleweight” mean?
The word “middleweight” means a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight. In plain terms, a mid-range weight class in boxing, or a fighter who competes at that weight.
How do you use “middleweight” in a sentence?
Here is “middleweight” used in a sentence: “He fought his entire career in the middleweight division.”
What part of speech is “middleweight”?
“Middleweight” is a noun.
How many meanings does “middleweight” have?
“Middleweight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between light middleweight/welterweight and super middleweight.